New Zealand'Heartbreaking' hammer attack leaves $25k damage at Hamilton primary school Melville Primary School said 30 windows were smashed with hammers.25 Dec 03:16 AM
PremiumEducationAuckland principal resigns one day before school ends after staff complaint letter Emma Tolmie had been on leave for the past two terms. 15 Dec 08:24 PM
AucklandParents win time in last ditch bid to keep childcare centre open - for nowThe daycare was due to shut next week but there's been a change of heart. 12 Dec 01:00 AM
Education'Could've saved a week of drama': Seymour on school head at centre of mouldy lunchesDavid Seymour says the principal should not have gone public before the probe.10 Dec 08:00 PM
ChristchurchInjured children return to Christchurch preschool after suffering chemical burns on slideFive preschoolers and two staff suffered chemical burns on a water slide.08 Dec 12:03 AM
New ZealandSeymour labels principal at centre of mouldy school lunches a media 'frequent flyer'The principal has hit back saying the food is delivered daily and leftovers removed.01 Dec 07:52 PM
Christchurch'Totally unacceptable:' Mouldy school lunches served to Christchurch studentsPrincipal Peggy Burrows says teachers intervened after students began eating.01 Dec 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Why NZ should pay attention to its quiet turnaroundOPINION: Eight in 10 secondary teachers say phone bans have improved focus.28 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrivate school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumpedA Herald analysis of leading independent schools shows just how fast fees are rising.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsPolitical panel: Education reforms, Lake Alice fallout & police shortagesNational vs Labour on education overhaul, Lake Alice error and police numbers. Video / Herald NowWatch27 Nov 06:02 PM
New ZealandDrivers to slow to 30km/h as new school highway speed zones activatedWoodhill, Ngātaki, Oruaiti and five other schools will see new limits from this week.23 Nov 11:53 PM
AucklandParents ‘devastated’ after Auckland teacher dies in Fiji snorkelling tragedyStudents remembered him as the teacher who made maths fun and accessible.22 Nov 02:49 AM
EducationEast Auckland school mourns principal’s death after cancer battleHe led Pakūranga College from 2009 until his retirement in early 2024.20 Nov 04:00 PM
AucklandBeloved Auckland high school teacher dies in diving accidentKevin Hu is being credited for making maths 'accessible and fun' for students.19 Nov 11:00 PM
EducationTeacher caught snorting 'white powder' off classroom desk at school Christmas partyThe teacher said it was the 'most stupid thing' he had ever done in his life.19 Nov 06:17 AM
New ZealandNZ's oldest school dumps board as independent review launched amid student safety concernsA violent incident involving more than 30 Wesley College boarders was recently revealed.17 Nov 09:27 PM
New ZealandNearly 250 schools raise safety fears after play sand asbestos recallSome NZ schools are closed this week while they undergo contamination testing.16 Nov 09:46 PM
New ZealandSchools, preschools close after sand recalled over asbestos fearsSeven schools and early learning centres have closed over possible exposure.14 Nov 02:30 AM
BusinessKami co-founders win EY Entrepreneur of the YearThe ed-tech company also won the tech and emerging industries categories.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Contain it': Coloured sand recalled nationwide over asbestos fearsTesting in Australia found asbestos in similar coloured sand products.12 Nov 04:12 AM
EducationNCEA exam text on bullied boy prompts backlash from students and parentsSome students said they skipped the question as it made them uncomfortable.08 Nov 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the new $25k-a-year private school planned for West AucklandThe school will specialise in science, technology, engineering and maths. 08 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandGloriavale school given one-week reprieve as closure decision loomsGloriavale now has until 14 November to defend its school’s registration.07 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandPrincipal claims ministry 'threatened' to withhold new classrooms over zoning stand-offThe ministry says zoning ensures every local child can attend their area school.02 Nov 04:00 PM
EducationMega strike: Education Minister accuses teachers' union of 'bullying members'Stanford called the union's letter on curriculum reforms 'very political'. 22 Oct 09:19 PM
New ZealandWhat are the true motivations of the 'mega-strike'?PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons joined Herald NOW to explain what the union wants and why it is taking part in the day's big strike action. Video / Herald NowWatch22 Oct 07:51 PM
EducationMega strike: a primary teacher's argument for actionLiam Rutherford, Primary Teachers' Collective Agreement Lead Negotiator, joins Herald NOW to explain the primary teachers' reasons for striking. Video / Herald NowWatch22 Oct 06:37 PM
New ZealandTeachers day off: Improving working conditions will improve learning conditions, union saysPPTA President Chris Abercrombie is with us to take us through what needs to change in our education sector.Watch19 Oct 03:50 PM
New ZealandErica Stanford's school property announcementMinister of Education Erica Stanford makes a school property announcement. Video / Michael CraigWatch16 Oct 08:27 PM
New ZealandTeachers left guessing after ministry U-turn on AI rulesTeachers can now use AI to help mark work but must oversee all results.16 Oct 04:00 PM
